Workshop/CfP - Assessing the Security Implications of Genome Editing Technology, 11 -13 October 2017, Germany

Program

The program will be published as soon as all speakers and chairs have confirmed their participation.

Registration

There are no fees for attendance but registration is essential. If you would like to attend the workshop, please register by clicking on the registration link in the column on the right.

Language

The conference language is English.

Travel Grants 

The Volkswagen Foundation offers travel grants for PhD students or early Post Docs (max. 5 years since PhD) researching on genome engineering or biosecurity and analysing current and potential applications in organisms such as microbes, plants, animals or humans. Applicants can win one of 20 travel grants to take part in the international workshop in Hanover, Germany. Successful applicants will get the chance to present their research in a Poster Session and/or Lightning Talk. The posters will be displayed during the entire workshop. The grants include travel expenses to and from Hanover, visa fees (if applicable), as well as accommodation in Hanover (excl. cab fares, parking, food and beverages while travelling as well as poster printing costs). 

Applicants are required to apply until June 15th, 2017 by using the application form. 

Venue and Public Transport

The international workshop is held at Herrenhausen Palace, a modern conference center in Hanover, Germany. You can reach the venue by tram: Take line 4 or 5 and get off at "Herrenhäuser Gärten".